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Daily Quiz — February 20, 2026
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Question 1 of 10
Exercise MILAN 2026 was inaugurated at Visakhapatnam with a record 74 participating nations. Under which naval command is Visakhapatnam headquartered?
Visakhapatnam hosts the Eastern Naval Command (ENC), which commands the Bay of Bengal and India’s eastern maritime approaches. Exercise MILAN 2026 (13th edition) was inaugurated here by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with 74 nations — the largest MILAN ever.
💡 Concept Note
India has three naval commands: Western (Mumbai, Arabian Sea), Eastern (Visakhapatnam, Bay of Bengal), and Southern (Kochi, training command). Additionally, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is India’s only tri-service command.
MILAN was first held in 1995 at Port Blair with 4 nations; it shifted to Visakhapatnam from 2022. India’s Act East Policy and SAGAR doctrine (2015) drive the expansion of multilateral naval exercises.
MILAN was first held in 1995 at Port Blair with 4 nations; it shifted to Visakhapatnam from 2022. India’s Act East Policy and SAGAR doctrine (2015) drive the expansion of multilateral naval exercises.
Question 2 of 10
Bihar was declared Naxal-free after the surrender of the last known armed Maoist. The Naxal movement in India originated from the Naxalbari uprising in which year and state?
The Naxalbari uprising took place in 1967 in Naxalbari village, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, led by Charu Majumdar, Kanu Sanyal, and Jangal Santhal. CPI (Marxist-Leninist) was founded in 1969 as the political arm.
Bihar’s last armed Maoist, Suresh Koda alias Mustakim (CPI-Maoist, carrying a reward of Rs 3 lakh), surrendered before the STF in Munger district on February 19, 2026, completing the clearance of all 23 LWE-affected districts in Bihar. Not a single Naxalite incident was reported anywhere in Bihar in 2025.
Bihar’s last armed Maoist, Suresh Koda alias Mustakim (CPI-Maoist, carrying a reward of Rs 3 lakh), surrendered before the STF in Munger district on February 19, 2026, completing the clearance of all 23 LWE-affected districts in Bihar. Not a single Naxalite incident was reported anywhere in Bihar in 2025.
💡 Concept Note
PM Manmohan Singh described LWE as India’s biggest internal security challenge in 2006. MHA introduced the SAMADHAN doctrine in 2017 to eradicate LWE. Article 355 provides constitutional basis for Union deployment in states facing internal disturbance.
Key legislation: PESA (1996) and Forest Rights Act (2006) address tribal land grievances that LWE exploits.
Key legislation: PESA (1996) and Forest Rights Act (2006) address tribal land grievances that LWE exploits.
Question 3 of 10
Delhi became the 29th state/UT to implement ULPIN (Unique Land Parcel Identification Number), also called Bhu-Aadhaar. ULPIN is part of which programme?
ULPIN is part of the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP). Each land parcel is assigned a 14-digit unique ID using drone surveys and ortho-imaging.
Delhi’s initial phase covers 48 SVAMITVA Scheme villages. SVAMITVA is a related but separate scheme for property rights in rural inhabited areas.
Delhi’s initial phase covers 48 SVAMITVA Scheme villages. SVAMITVA is a related but separate scheme for property rights in rural inhabited areas.
💡 Concept Note
SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme provides property cards to rural households and uses drones to survey inhabited land. DILRMP is the broader national programme for land record digitisation, covering all categories of land.
Bhu-Aadhaar enables: property-backed loans, reduction of land disputes, and integration with digital governance.
Bhu-Aadhaar enables: property-backed loans, reduction of land disputes, and integration with digital governance.
Question 4 of 10
India joined the Pax Silica Alliance on February 20, 2026. What is the primary focus of this US-led alliance?
Pax Silica is a US-led strategic alliance focused on AI and semiconductor supply chain security. India joined as the 11th signatory alongside Australia, Greece, Israel, Japan, Qatar, South Korea, Singapore, UAE, and the UK. The Indian signatory was Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw; the ceremony was attended by US envoy Sergio Gor.
Jacob Helberg is the US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs coordinating the alliance.
Jacob Helberg is the US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs coordinating the alliance.
💡 Concept Note
India’s semiconductor strategy: India Semiconductor Mission was launched under the IT Ministry to build fabrication capacity. India has approved 3 major semiconductor facilities: Micron (Sanand, Gujarat — ATMP facility), Tata Electronics-Powerchip (Dholera, Gujarat — 28nm fab), CG Power-Renesas (Sanand).
Pax Silica complements the India-US iCET (initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology) partnership launched in 2023.
Pax Silica complements the India-US iCET (initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology) partnership launched in 2023.
Question 5 of 10
Galathea balasubramaniani, a new squat lobster species discovered by ZSI researchers, was found in the coral reefs of which Indian island territory?
Galathea balasubramaniani was discovered from Agatti coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Islands. It belongs to anomuran crabs (squat lobsters) and measures only approximately 3 millimetres.
Discovered by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) researchers.
Discovered by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) researchers.
💡 Concept Note
Lakshadweep is India’s smallest Union Territory by area (~32 sq km), an archipelago of 36 coral atolls in the Arabian Sea. ZSI (Zoological Survey of India) was established in 1916 and is headquartered in Kolkata — it systematically surveys India’s fauna.
Anomuran crabs include squat lobsters, hermit crabs, and porcelain crabs (not true crabs). India’s coral reefs (Lakshadweep, Andaman, Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch) are protected under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
Anomuran crabs include squat lobsters, hermit crabs, and porcelain crabs (not true crabs). India’s coral reefs (Lakshadweep, Andaman, Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Kutch) are protected under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
Question 6 of 10
Cochin Shipyard Limited secured a historic order from CMA CGM for 6 LNG-fuelled container feeder vessels. What is the total order value?
CMA CGM ordered 6 LNG-fuelled feeder vessels (1,700 TEU each) from Cochin Shipyard at USD 60 million per vessel — totalling USD 360 million (~Rs. 3,200 crore). This is the first Made in India container ship order from a global shipping major.
Design partner: Korea Maritime Consultants Co. (KOMAC).
Design partner: Korea Maritime Consultants Co. (KOMAC).
💡 Concept Note
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is India’s largest shipbuilding and repair yard, a PSU under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. It built INS Vikrant (commissioned 2022), India’s first indigenously designed aircraft carrier.
CMA CGM is one of the world’s three largest container shipping companies (along with Maersk and MSC). LNG-fuelled vessels reduce SO2 emissions by ~99%, NOx by ~85%, and CO2 by ~20% versus conventional HFO — aligning with IMO’s 2050 net-zero target.
CMA CGM is one of the world’s three largest container shipping companies (along with Maersk and MSC). LNG-fuelled vessels reduce SO2 emissions by ~99%, NOx by ~85%, and CO2 by ~20% versus conventional HFO — aligning with IMO’s 2050 net-zero target.
Question 7 of 10
India's National Biobank for Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) was launched in Ahmedabad. Which ministry/department funds this biobank?
The National Biobank for Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) at FRIGE, Ahmedabad is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). It maintains samples from 530 patients across 15 states.
DBT operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
DBT operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
💡 Concept Note
Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) are a group of about 70 rare inherited metabolic diseases caused by enzyme deficiencies in lysosomes (cellular organelles that break down waste). India Rare Diseases Policy 2021 recognises LSDs as priority conditions requiring a national response.
Biobanks (biological sample repositories) are critical infrastructure for genomics research, drug development, and personalised medicine. DBT also funds BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) and the National Biopharma Mission.
Biobanks (biological sample repositories) are critical infrastructure for genomics research, drug development, and personalised medicine. DBT also funds BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) and the National Biopharma Mission.
Question 8 of 10
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed a 5-year MoU with the World Food Programme (WFP) in February 2026. FCI was established under which Act?
FCI was established in January 1965 under the Food Corporation Act, 1964. Its mandate: purchase, store, and distribute foodgrains for national food security and price stabilisation.
The WFP MoU (5 years from Feb 17, 2026) will supply 2 lakh MT rice at Rs. 2,800 per quintal.
The WFP MoU (5 years from Feb 17, 2026) will supply 2 lakh MT rice at Rs. 2,800 per quintal.
💡 Concept Note
FCI operates under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. It is the largest food procurement and distribution agency in the world by operational scale.
The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 mandates subsidised foodgrains to 75% rural + 50% urban population (about 81 crore people) under the Public Distribution System (PDS). WFP won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for combating hunger.
The National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 mandates subsidised foodgrains to 75% rural + 50% urban population (about 81 crore people) under the Public Distribution System (PDS). WFP won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for combating hunger.
Question 9 of 10
World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on which date?
World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on February 20, as proclaimed by the UN General Assembly. In 2026, India’s Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) and NLU Dwarka organised Preamble-reading events led by MoS B.L. Verma, with NALSA participation.
💡 Concept Note
Article 38 (DPSP) of the Indian Constitution directs the State to secure a social order for justice — economic, social, and political. NALSA (National Legal Services Authority) provides free legal aid to marginalised groups.
DoSJE administers schemes for SCs, OBCs, persons with disabilities, alcohol/drug de-addiction, and senior citizens. Other key international days: March 8 — International Women’s Day; April 2 — World Autism Awareness Day.
DoSJE administers schemes for SCs, OBCs, persons with disabilities, alcohol/drug de-addiction, and senior citizens. Other key international days: March 8 — International Women’s Day; April 2 — World Autism Awareness Day.
Question 10 of 10
At the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, the United States won the Women's Ice Hockey gold medal. Milan-Cortina is located in which country?
The 2026 Winter Olympics is being hosted in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime in the Women’s Ice Hockey final.
It was USA’s 3rd Olympic gold in women’s ice hockey (previous golds: 1998, 2018). Goal scorers: Hilary Knight (equalizer), Megan Keller (overtime winner).
It was USA’s 3rd Olympic gold in women’s ice hockey (previous golds: 1998, 2018). Goal scorers: Hilary Knight (equalizer), Megan Keller (overtime winner).
💡 Concept Note
The Winter Olympics is held every 4 years. Milan-Cortina was chosen over Stockholm-Are in the final IOC vote.
Previous Winter Olympics: 2022 Beijing (China), 2018 PyeongChang (South Korea), 2014 Sochi (Russia). India’s Winter Olympics participation: India fields athletes in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and biathlon.
India’s best Winter Olympics result: Shiva Keshavan (luge) — multiple participations.
Previous Winter Olympics: 2022 Beijing (China), 2018 PyeongChang (South Korea), 2014 Sochi (Russia). India’s Winter Olympics participation: India fields athletes in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and biathlon.
India’s best Winter Olympics result: Shiva Keshavan (luge) — multiple participations.
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